LEADING OFF: New Denver Police Chief Robert White stood firm about structures in Civic Center Tuesday. The pronouncement came one day after officers in riot gear went to clear the park. Occupy folks started a bunch of their structures on fire, a few people were arrested and then – as is logical in these situations – some of the protesters Tebowed. (Sidebar: I am now more confused than ever about the meaning of and appropriate use of Tebowing. But I’m guessing Chief White isn’t exactly doing it every night when he gets home).

STRIKE ONE: Two bodies found in a van in Grand County over the weekend were identified as a Denver man and his 9-year-old son, authorities said. It was an apparent murder-suicide, with an extra disturbing twist: sometime between the deaths and the discovery of the bodies, someone located the van and stole the gun used in the shootings. Look for more on this story in coming days.

STRIKE TWO: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Don’t rob banks. The ratio of likely time in prison to likelihood of success/enormous riches is just not good. Just ask the man who was arrested – with the “loot” – while hiding in his car two miles away from the Arvada bank he robbed.

STRIKE THREE: Closing arguments will begin Wednesday in the trial of Douglas Bruce, the anti-tax crusader who represented himself on tax evasion and other charges, often drawing the ire of Judge Anne Mansfield. What’s the over/under on how long it takes that jury to return a verdict?

LEADING OFF: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could serve his 14-year sentence in Colorado – and if he does, thankfully, he’ll get to keep that full head of hair, Felisa Cardona reports. (No word on whether he’ll also get to bring the always-present hair brush he fondly referred to as “the football”). Other activities he may engage in at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood: Toastmasters club (Blago should immediately be elected president), macrame and ping pong.

STRIKE ONE: Speaking of traveling to Colorado, former Breckenridge attorney Royal “Scoop” Daniel was booked into the Summit County jail on Tuesday. Daniel, who faked his own 2007 disappearance amid claims he stole from clients, was caught last week trying to cross the border from Mexico to the United States. And I have to say, he did a pretty good job changing his appearance. Check out these before and after photos:

STRIKE TWO: Denver residents can expect to see more Denver police on patrol, new Denver police Chief Robert White told members of the city council on his first full day on the job. He also said he “needs to be there” for the next Occupy Denver march, though he likely won’t be in uniform – White’s saving that for after he’s is certified by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. He hopes to take the test next month.

STRIKE THREE: Also on Tuesday, a Denver judge ruled that the rape and kidnapping trial of a Denver police officer may go forward, Jessica Fender reports.

LEADING OFF: The man who is expected to be Denver’s next police chief is scheduled to meet members of the Denver City Council late this morning. The council still must approve the hiring of Robert White, who’s currently the Louisville, Kentucky chief. White was in Denver Saturday meeting people and pledging to work to build trust in the community. His visit coincided this the latest big Occupy Denver protest, during which 18 people were arrested and police used pepper spray on some in the crowd.

STRIKE ONE: Aurora police are still investigating a house fire in which a 3-year-old boy was killed and a 2-year-old girl injured early Sunday morning. Det. Bob Friel said the department’s looking at the case as possible child neglect, Tom McGhee writes in today’s Denver Post. On Sunday, Jessica Fender had a story about Denver’s new approach to handling prostitution cases, focusing more on the crime of human trafficking.

STRIKE TWO: Elsewhere in Colorado, Fort Collins Police Lt. James Broderick is scheduled for a hearing this afternoon on felony perjury charges related to the investigation and prosecution of Tim Masters, according to the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Lee Grace Dougherty, one-third of the so-called Dougherty gang and the sibling who told the FBI “I deserved to get shot,” will appear in court in Huerfano on charges she pointed a gun at a police officer while the siblings tried to elude police.

STRIKE THREE: Los Angeles police say they’ve linked six more murders to the Grim Sleeper serial killer, who’s already charged with killing 10 women, the LA Times reported over the weekend. Authorities are not expected to add to charges already pending against Lonnie David Franklin Jr., who has pleaded not guilty to the 10 murders with which he is charged. Local media dubbed the killer the Grim Sleeper because there was a break in some of the killings from 1988 to 2002, though detectives apparently have been skeptical that the killer actually took a hiatus.